Prostatitis Treatment Prostatitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation or infection) of the prostate gland. There are three types of prostatitis: 1. Acute infectious prostatitis, 2. Chronic infectious prostatitis, 3. Noninfectious prostatitis Prostatitis is rare in young boys. Men ages 20 … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the commonest problems faced by old people. This disease slowly and gradually takes over your mind to leave you as blank as a clean slate. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder and one of … Continue reading
Center for Hearing Loss Help – Your one stop resource for aging hearing problem “Center for Hearing Loss Help” is one of the Internet’s best sources of information on hearing impairment issues and sudden hearing loss. At the Center for … Continue reading
Senior Foot Problem Treatment Among the signs and symptoms of foot problems in the elderly that require intervention are: Corns and callouses Thick or in-grown toenails Plantar warts Bunions and hammer toes Heel, arch and general foot pain Skin infections … Continue reading
Be Aware of The Possibility of Light Sensitivity Triggered By an Eye Problem If bright light makes your eyes water, while sunglasses help them feel better. These are big clues that you are experiencing a fairly common condition known as … Continue reading
Thyroid Disorders in Elderly Patients: Hyperthyroidism Treatment Hyperthyroidism in the elderly is a great masquerader, and even severe, life-threatening hyperthyroidism can easily be missed in patients older than 60 years. Hyperthyroidism could be a life-threatening disease in the elderly and … Continue reading
Depression Treatment in the Elderly Depression is a problem for many older adults Loss is painful—whether a loss of independence, mobility, health, your long-time career, or someone you love. Grieving over these losses is normal, even if the feelings of … Continue reading
Diabetes management guidelines Excerpt from “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2010″ By American Diabetes Association People with diabetes should receive medical care from a physician-coordinated team. Such teams may include, but are not limited to, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, … Continue reading
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, close to 40 percent of all older adults experience digestive symptoms. Common Digestive Diseases– Gallstones Diverticular Disease Colon Cancer GASTRITIS CONSTIPATION How are gallstones treated? Surgery If you have gallstones without symptoms, you do not … Continue reading
Joint Inflammation Treatment People can suffer joint inflammation in a knee, shoulder, wrist, finger, hip and even in vertebrae discs in the back. Osteoarthritis and tendinitis are two common joint problems that cause inflammation. Treatment for these two conditions and … Continue reading